Job description
This is an excellent opportunity to directly support students and staff at King Alfred's Academy and to enhance the learning outcomes for our student body.
King Alfred’s Academy is a welcoming, ambitious, and dynamic school, brimming with energy, opportunity, and possibility. Our mission—"Opportunity for All"—is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about creating a supportive and inspiring environment where both students and staff can thrive every day.
As a fully comprehensive secondary school with a thriving sixth form, we are proud of our strong culture of respect and responsibility. Our classrooms are calm and purposeful, guided by a “warm but strict” approach that ensures every student feels valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their very best.
Beyond the classroom, our KA Klubs enrichment program offers over 130 exciting clubs and activities every fortnight, giving students the chance to explore new passions, develop skills, and build lifelong friendships.
Nestled in the heart of Wantage, King Alfred’s Academy is easily accessible from Oxford, Swindon, Newbury, Abingdon, and Didcot. Whether in the classroom or beyond, we are committed to helping every student reach their full potential in a school that feels like a community.
The Perks of Working with Us:
- Full support for professional development and future training (CPD)
- Recognition of prior, continuous service
- Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
- Employees may join a staff Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program via confidential telephone service & downloadable App.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Opportunity to join school trips to destinations like Normandy, Barcelona, Austria, Canada, and the USA
- Blue Light Card discount eligibility
- Free car parking
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Subsidised gym membership / Use of school gym
- Term Time Only
At King Alfred’s Academy, our mission is “Opportunity for All”— a value we are passionate about delivering daily for our students and staff. If you’re excited to contribute to a supportive school with strong, positive values and believe you’re the right fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Debbie Halifax (HR Business Partner) - dhalifax@kas.cambrianlt.org
Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
King Alfred's
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,763
- Avg teacher salary
- £43,659
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
- Academy trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BY
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- Salary
- £25,185.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE) To reflect the working pattern of the role; £14,268.01 - £14,493.49 (pro rata 38 weeks, 25 hrs p/w over 5 days)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 17 July 2026
- Closing date
- 5 August 2026
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